Monfils!

In accordance with my francophile tendencies, Gael Monfils (pronounced Monfiis) has made the French Open semis, where he'll face Roger Federer tomorrow. Hopefully, he'll pull off the upset. Monfils has kind of been a favorite player of mine since I first saw him two French Opens ago, sporting long braids and looking crunk as fuck. After that, he's kind of fallen off the map a little after suffering injury-related setbacks to his game. However, he seemed unfazed as he dismissed the world's number five player David Ferrer in four sets.

Tuberville throws up the sevens

Apparently, while on his recent tour of the Middle East, Tommy Tuberville was photographed with some troops. Nothing is outstanding about the photo, other than the fact that Tuberville was flashing seven fingers. Now, one of my Atl-minded high schoolers would have immediately thought that some old white man was tryin' to be all hood and shit and representin' a zone that doesn't exist. The Iron Bowl doesn't exist in their minds, which may be a good thing. To Bama fans, Auburn fans and other SEC fans, nobody had to ask what this meant. Apparently, some Bama fans believed the show of seven fingers to be a classless act, but Tuberville acknowledged that he was just having some fun with Auburn's six-game win streak against the Tide. I thik that Tuberville is right on. Nick Saban, Bama players and fans all know when the last time Bama beat Auburn was, and that Dennis Franchione was the coach. So, what's the big deal. Auburn has earned the right to flash the fingers, and shit, I'll be happy if Auburn fans don't start walking around in bare feet in an effort to demonstrate the correct number of wins. Okay, here's the link

I heart the French Open

Here's French Open hopeful and last year's junior champion Alize Cornet! I'm glad she's 18 now so I don't feel like the Larry Clark of sportsbloggers for posting her. She has a toughie tomorrow, to say the least.

Note: Ms. Cornet lost today.

MFing Arthur Blank

Okay, the Atlanta Falcons have now officially taken reign as the stupidest franchise in the realm of professional sports. 72 million dollars for a guy who threw 20 picks last year and was ranked near Brandon Cox and John Parker Wilson in efficiency rating. Arthur Blank is retarded. He should stick to helping curb the whale shark and beluga whale population in Atlanta while continuing to help grown, married men become more whipped than previously ever imagined.

Spotted Courtside

at the New Orleans-San Antonio game tonight...It's Bunk!
Maybe it wasn't him. I only caught a quick glance, but whatever.

Shawty you da Shit

Honestly, I knew Chris Paul was a badass when he punched Julius Hodge in the balls, and I have always been a person who feels that the Hawks not taking Paul in the draft was a bigger mistake than the Falcons letting Favre go. And I'm not gonna argue that Paul deserves the MVP over Kobe Bryant. Both players are amazing and have had amazing seasons. Granted, I have never liked Kobe, but the dude is deserving of the MVP, as is Paul. However, with moves like the one he pulled off in last night's loss to the Spurs (pictured in the clip above), it seems that neither the MVP honor or the league title will evade Mr. Paul for very long. To be succint, he fucking rules.
So, here is the tribute video, though the Dream is picturing a fine black woman, rather than a 23-year old basketball genius when he croons on this one. Enjoy your Friday night fellas, and when she makes you eggs and grits in the mornin' you should tip her.

This one goes out to everyone who thinks Bobby Petrino will completely flop at Arkansas

Arkansas' starting offense put up 603 total yards, including 404 yds. passing for Casey Dick (no that is not a typo). Mike Smith, who will replace McFadden and Jones in the backfield had 157 yds on the game. It seems that Petrino is going to bring his usual high scoring thunder to the Hawgs, which will pose problems for SEC West teams in upcoming years. The big question is whether his defenses will be able to stop anyone. Obviously, the 603 yds. was achieved against second-tier defenders, but those totals are huge for a Spring Game. More on the game here